How hot does this get? I have a Shark mop and it doesn't get that hot while my mom has a sunbeam and it gets really hot. It got stuck on hairspray off
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It gets plenty hot to the point that I can't comfortably take off the cleaning pad until the machine has cooled off for a bit.
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My Bissell gets really hot and with the scrubber pad it got up everything, it does a great job. Then the soft pad keeps it clean for weeks after using the scrub pad, its been a real time saver for me I use to clean the floors on my knees and hand dry with a towel, the Bissell cleans better than I was able to do by hand.
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It gets pretty hot!! I love it, but the cord length sucks!!! It would be fine for a smaller kitchen.
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Funny you should ask. When I bought the mop, I also bought two replacement sponge heads. When I recently put one on the replacements onto the handle (no problem), it fell apart the first time I used it. I can only imagine the sponge gets brittle with age, even in its box. Casabella replaced it for me without charge (but didn't send two, even though I'd reported having purchased two replacements). But to get to the point, I don't know whether my mop handle is the "older traditional classic ... Bee" or not. Sorry.
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Hi again Robin,Can you give any advice on how you used the steamer to clean your tub? I just finally tried mine out last night and it didn't really lift off the soap scum. Maybe it was just too much scum for it to handle?Also, it left residue from what it had picked up on the floor the first time. Any tips?Thanks for your advice!Renee
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I too was confused by the title of "Steam Cleaner". It seems to be a standard phrase, but I have yet to find an actual STEAM cleaner unless you find an industrial piece of equipment. Then you're talking several thousands of $s. This one, like all residential units that I've ever seen, or researched, has a tank that you fill with water. Hot if you'd like, but just be aware that by the time the "hot" water reaches the carpet, it is just tepid, and the tank will quickly cool. Some other brands offer a "heater" to heat the water & cleaning solution. I've never used one, but have been intregued by them. The comments I've read indicate that the "heater" just keeps the water from cooling off so quickly, but after 3 min's, their testing showed the water temperature in the tank had dropped over 19 degrees, and was quickly cooling, despite the "heater". This unit & for the other new Hoover products are using the term "HEATED CLEANING". What the heck does this mean? According to their web-site, and from my experience with this machine.....all they do is direct the discharge air from the motor and vent it out at the carpet level (vent on the bottom of the machine near the brush head). It's kind of like a warm breath of air. Trust me....if your motor ever got hot enough for the air discharge to provide any "heated cleaning", you'd better call 911 because it would have to be on fire.
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Yeah it gets really hot. Just like a flat iron would. The glove helps if you have little experience with the wand. I have burned myself, but not badly.
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Mine gets very warm/hot, but I can still touch it. I only run my vac for about 10 min at a time.
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Greetings from GoVacuum, We are a very large distributor for this product, and I do get this questions very frequently. I have called Reliable and asked them about why the machine still leaves the floor wet. What they told me was that there is no need to continuously hold the steam trigger down while you are mopping your floors. They tell me that once the pad is wet, the pad will already be hot from the steam, and you should use the steam sparingly. I have tried this techniqe and found that the machine will still clean very well without be trigger happy, and leaves the floors substantially dryer when I'm finished. The best technique I found is to pull the trigger, let the steam accumulate on the pad for approximately 30 seconds, and then begin mopping. I can usually mop a 25 square foot section before I have to release more steam.
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Any heat causes some damage, but this is far less than a flat iron. Speaking of which, I finally shelled out the bucks for an expensive flat iron that gets *extremely* hot 430 degrees. My hair is so much better and it takes 1/4 the time
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I am wondering the same question. This mop is horrible. After I step the foot pedal like 10 times, mop head is still dripping when I squeeze with my hands. It leaves streaks marks and floor takes forever to get dry.
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it gets plenty hot, but the problem is cleaning. EVERYTHING sticks. Even after using oil or spray non stick oil.
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It retained heat just fine for me in January. My biggest issue was that it was TOO hot for much of my labor (thanks for filling it anyway, husband). However, in the 50+ waterbirths I've attended, you need to drain some water and top it off with hot water after about three or for hours if it was almost too hot to start with. It seems to be universal for every tub I've seen used.
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It can get pretty hot, it depends on your heat tolerance. Sometimes I don't let it sit near my scalp because it can get hot.
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That's very strange - I don't know what to suggest as I haven't had that happen. I would Google it and see what you get - I did this briefly and it appears high heat may be the cause. I did see where one person used lemon juice, which you've likely tried, and another a Clorox Magic Eraser with Dawn detergent, but I didn't read thoroughly.
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Hi Allie....LOL.. I wondered the same thing too.. Nope.. just hold it down for about 5-10 seconds and mop away.. the steam still comes out for a few seconds on it's own and the mop part is wet enough to clean. Happy cleaning.. I love mine!!
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Ah,boy, that's a tough one.... Mine is fully exposed on a forklift and in the heat of the day the entire forklift is too hot to touch. It was 110* here yesterday, and I really try not to be outside working during the hottest part of the day... The steering wheel in my 09 Silverado gets too hot to handle if the sun is directly on it. I will try to check out the "heat" aspect of the knob today, and respond again...Ray
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Overall I think it is great - the cord length, the length of time the steam last before water change...the steam is really hot and cleans really well - my only gripe is this is the third time we've had to replace the main mop head attachment. They need to modify their design so it does not break so easily. Oreck replaced the head once under warranty and the second time they wanted us to bring it in to a shop. Since my wife didnt want to do without the mop I just ordered another one - we figured $37 for the part plus shipping was better than doing without it. And guess what - the part is on back order. If it breaks again we're going to find a different mop and will not purchase an Oreck. Overall I think it is great - the cord length, the length of time the steam last before water change...the steam is really hot and cleans really well - my only gripe is this is the third time we've had to replace the main mop head attachment. They need to modify their design so it does not break so easily. Oreck replaced the head once under warranty and the second time they wanted us to bring it in to a shop. Since my wife didnt want to do without the mop I just ordered another one - we figured $37 for the part plus shipping was better than doing without it. And guess what - the part is on... » Read More Overall I think it is great - the cord length, the length of time the steam last before water change...the steam is really hot and cleans really well - my only gripe is this is the third time we've had to replace the main mop head attachment. They need to modify their design so it does not break so easily. Oreck replaced the head once under warranty and the second time they wanted us to bring it in to a shop. Since my wife didnt want to do without the mop I just ordered another one - we figured $37 for the part plus shipping was better than doing without it. And guess what - the part is on back order. If it breaks again we're going to find a different mop and will not purchase an Oreck. « Show Less
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Yes, that is what makes is so nice. Pull it off throw it in dryer, air dry and press it back on to mop for next time